On April 19, 2019, DUT School of International Education successfully held cultural appreciation themed as “Appreciate Cultural Charm and Browse Half of Modern History in Lvshun”. 12 Confucius Institute DUT-BSU scholars from Russia, Belarus, Japan, Thailand and Cameroon and 1 teacher as tour guide traveled to Lvshun, where they communicated in Chinese and went sightseeing. This activity aimed to enrich campus life of international students, relax themselves, broaden cultural horizons and enhance their sense of identification and belonging to Chinese culture.
Looking back into history is not only to study, but also to experience. Through this cultural appreciation, Confucius Institute DUT-BSU scholars embarked on the journey of Chinese history and culture. International students visited Lvshun Military Port, Lvshun Museum and reached Baiyu Mountain top. Students said, “Here sky is so blue I’ve never seen before”, “I gain warm friendship.” Tour of Lvshun is the tour of beautiful scenery and historical culture in which positive values and worldviews can be cultivated.
As an open-air museum nationwide and even worldwide, Lvshun is provided with profound educational significance. After this cultural appreciation activity, international students became more fascinated with Chinese language and culture and also shaped positive values. In some measure, their Chinese speaking was improved in the activity. In this way, they can be well-prepared to adapt to study and life in China, go deep into Chinese culture and sense a deeper friendship on this land.
